What we know about the reported strike on wedding celebrations in Iran
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First reportThe Guardian · 2 Sept, 07:35Z
Latest reportBBC · 2 Sept, 10:33Z
Span3 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
The Iranian Red Crescent reported four people killed at a wedding in southern Iran amid renewed US strikes.
Why
The deaths raise civilian harm concerns as Iran and the US exchange attacks across the Middle East.
Watch
Further verification of the strike, including BBC footage analysis and official evidence about responsibility.
Where the coverage comes from
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- Iran claims 11 killed in overnight US strikes near Sirik, including a four-year-old.
- IRGC says it retaliated with strikes on US bases in Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain and Erbil.
- Kuwait reports missiles and drones, with no casualties but active air defences.
- Trump warns Iran of ‘total wipeout’ if retaliation continues, cites Hormuz control.
- Conflict timeline shows staged attacks and counter-strikes across multiple Middle East sites.
Summary
- Iran launched missile and drone attacks on US targets across the Middle East.
- US forces resumed strikes against Iran in response to recent attacks.
- Iranian Red Crescent reports four killed at a wedding in southern Iran.
- BBC Verify analyzed aftermath footage and consulted a weapons expert.
- US military says it targets Iranian sites, not civilians, in response.